THE POWER of the Rapture

[dgolvach]

Where is Dad Ernie? Where is my popcorn?

Dan

[Trinity]

Ok, I am new to this board, however I am no stranger to Biblical prophecy, of which I have been studying for the last five years and I have yet to even begin to scratch the surface of it.

For starters one thing I have learned through study is this: GOD has his own time line for everything, a day to us may just be a second to God, so the way that we perceive this world from the way HE does are two separate perceptions. I am a very firm believer of the pre-tribulation rapture for as I see it there are certain events which must come into play to begin a chain reaction. What those events are, no one knows for sure.

Rev 3:11 "Behold, I am coming quickly, hold fast what you have that no one may take your crown"

This is not a threatening temporal judgement, instead it is the hopeful even that was written about in 2 Thessalonians 2:1 and it goes on to say in v.3 " Let no on deceive you by any means, for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God"

In reference to the falling away, The Day of the Lord cannot occur until a deliberate abandonment of a formerly professed position, allegiance, or commitment occurs (The term was used to refer to military, political or religious rebellion) some have suggested that this "departure" refers to the rapture, which I believe to be untrue, context in fact points to a religious defection which is further described in v.4.

Call me a fool if you will, but only those who accuse others of being fools are in fact fools themselves, But I am a strong believer in the Left Behind theory. Christ Jesus will come as a thief in the night to rapture his church to save those who are already his from the coming judgements, judgements I will elaborate on at another time. I know the series is considered "Biblical fiction" but it is based on truths found in the book of Revelation.

I urge all of you to watch a special on NBC tonight if you are able. It comes on at 8:00 (Eastern time) and will contain interviews of the authors of the Left Behind series.

Perhaps when I have more time I shall be more elaborate on this subject, until then.

Farewell,

KJTsion

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I don't get why the preacher was left behind. He said knowing isn't the same as believeing. What does that mean?

I know Jesus died for me.

I know He was raised from the dead.

I know that faith without works is dead.

I know that you must be baptised in the Holy Spirit

What am I missing?

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You can know about Jesus like i know about King Arthur yet i do not believe King arther had a wizzard who made him king and that he pulled a sword out of a rock, i know the story but i don't except it

[Trinity]

All the saints and elect of God are gathered together before the tribulation, which is to come, and are taken to the Lord, in order that they may not see at any time the confusion which overwhelms the world because of our sins.

-Pseudo-Ephraem (c. 374-627)

www.apostasynow.com

Revelation 3:10

Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

People have wrongly believed "keep" means to keep through, but how can that be a reward? "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently" I will make you wait through Most horrible 7 years in Earths History you will be tortured murdered and starve to death, and you will have to live underground. What kinda reward is that? Sounds more as a punishment to me. But "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently" You deserve that

So as you can see it is that we will be taken out before that, don't believe that the Word "KEEP" Means to "keep through" It just doesn't make sense if it did mean Keep through.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead

[jc49]

All the saints and elect of God are gathered together before the tribulation, which is to come, and are taken to the Lord, in order that they may not see at any time the confusion which overwhelms the world because of our sins.

-Pseudo-Ephraem (c. 374-627)

www.apostasynow.com

Revelation 3:10

Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

People have wrongly believed "keep" means to keep through, but how can that be a reward? "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently" I will make you wait through Most horrible 7 years in Earths History you will be tortured murdered and starve to death, and you will have to live underground. What kinda reward is that? Sounds more as a punishment to me. But "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently" You deserve that

So as you can see it is that we will be taken out before that, don't believe that the Word "KEEP" Means to "keep through" It just doesn't make sense if it did mean Keep through.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead

[Trinity]

Excuse me Reverend IN Turmoil

I do know my strongs... LOL

may you please prove me wrong? If you can! haha

Don't make stupid statements if you will not be able to prove me wrong, so the floor is yours, prove me wrong

[mrs]

It seems to me that there are a few arrogant and sure of themselves people posting in this thread.

If you believe so strongly that you are Biblically right, why don't you show us? Why don't you look at your fellow brothers and sisters in Him with love and understanding? Instead of putting them down, help them up! Instead of working on tearing them down, you should want to show them your point of view politely and reasonably.

Just a thought.......